7 hours ago
2 Putnam County cops fired over double-dipping
Putnam sheriff’s Lt. Michael Wells and Detective Elias Rivera are accused of stealing $8,000 for unworked hours.…
10 hours ago
Preston Haskell makes $12M gift to Jacksonville University
The university will name its Public Policy Institute after Haskell, a longtime contributor and founder of The Haskell Co.…
11 hours ago
How La Nina could shape our winter weather
NOAA has declared that a La NiƱa is underway, with wide-reaching implications for weather.…
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1 day ago
Downtown Jacksonville Starbucks wins city incentives
The Starbucks franchise holder now will turn their attention to construction in the Bank of America Tower Downtown.…
1 day ago
JWB helps renters with down payments during housing crisis
JWB helped eight families buy homes by contributing $20,000 to each of them for down payments.…
1 day ago
Adventure Landing closes permanently in Jax Beach
Adventure Landing closed its waterpark and arcade after 30 years off providing family entertainment.…
2 days ago
Mossfire Grill closing after 27 years in Five Points
In a post on Facebook, the Mossfire Grill said it would close Nov. 9. It did not give a reason.…
2 days ago
Judge blocks donation of Miami land for Trump library
A Miami activist sued after Miami Dade College donated downtown land to the state.…
2 days ago
City Council doesn’t support Duval School Boardās push for independent attorney
Without the Jacksonville City Council’s endorsement, the Duval School Board’s push for its own attorney is less certain.…
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2 days ago
New books may be slower to reach library shelves
Baker & Taylor, the primary supplier of wholesale books to the Jacksonville Public Library, is shutting down.…
2 days ago
Attorney Ben Crump decries Jax police for violent arrests
The civil rights attorney defended a woman who was arrested after struggling with police outside her daughter’s school.…
2 days ago
Proposed law would require teachers to take an oath
Teachers would take an oath pledging to support the Constitution and to act in a “nonpartisan manner.”…
October 13, 2025
Free speech fight simmers at Duval School Board
Board members are criticized over speech as they vote to settle with a teacher over his alleged free speech violation,…
October 13, 2025
Widow pleads for tips in husband’s cold case killing
Julius Richardo Parrish died in a drive-by shooting 13 years ago ā a cold case that remains unsolved today.…
October 13, 2025
Tropical Storm Lorenzo grows stronger, but no threat to land
Lorenzo, the 12th named storm of the season, is expected to stay out in the ocean and turn back east.…
October 13, 2025
Adventure Landing in St. Augustine could be gone soon
Adventure Landing could be demolished and the site redeveloped for commercial use.…
October 13, 2025
Florida communities buy up properties to limit flooding damage
More than a dozen communities, including St. Johns County, have voluntary home buyout programs.…
October 10, 2025
WWII pilot, missing since 1944, comes home for Hastings burial
The remains of pilot J.G. Ralph Cornelius DuPont were finally identified after he was missing in action for 81 years.…
October 10, 2025
Pedro Menendez field may be named after first principal
The football field at Pedro Menendez High School may be named for Bill Mignon, a longtime School Board member.…
October 10, 2025
Why the death penalty is being used more this year
Florida leads the nation in use of the death penalty, with 13 executions this year after just one last year.…
October 9, 2025
Former Duval teachers union president pleads guilty
Teresa Brady admitted she and another union official conspired to cash in fraudulent leave time.…
October 9, 2025
Why the city thinks incentives for Downtown Starbucks make sense
Jacksonville officials say a Starbucks in the Bank of America Tower would be a sign of health for Downtown.…
October 9, 2025
Fleming Island lawmaker designated as House speaker
Republican Rep. Sam Garrison will be the first House speaker from Clay County since John Thrasher in 1999 and 2000.…
October 9, 2025
Peg Leg Pete moves to new home and uncertain future
The deteriorated Peg Leg Pete statue was moved from the Fernandina waterfront to the Amelia Island history museum.…
October 9, 2025
2 Jacksonville roads would be renamed for Charlie Kirk under proposed bill
A state lawmaker has filed a bill to rename roads for Charlie Kirk at UNF and other colleges and universities.…
October 9, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why do some road projects seem to take forever?
It sometimes seems that road projects begin and then no one works on them for long periods. Why is that?…
October 9, 2025
Florida growth law draws another legal challenge
The new law temporarily prohibits changes in growth plans, including one in St. Johns County.…
October 9, 2025
Rain and cooler temperatures are on the way
Rain combined with king tides could bring a flash flood risk for parts of the Jacksonville area.…
October 8, 2025
State development law hits home in St. Johns County
A new law in Florida limits how local governments can respond to development after hurrricanes.…
October 8, 2025
1928 Cuban Bistro plans to expand in Brooklyn
Based in Jacksonville, 1928 Cuban Bistro plans its eighth location where Tossgreen closed.…
October 8, 2025
Habit Burger & Grill sets opening for first Jax restaurant
The California-based Habit Burger & Grill plans three locations in Jacksonville.…
October 8, 2025
Duval DOGE targets cityās group health fund deficit
The Duval DOGE committeeā will look for ways to reduce the city’s $21 million health care deficit.…
October 7, 2025
Duval School Board votes down HQ move
In dual 0-7 votes, the board passed on the sale of the Prudential Drive property and opted to not purchase…
October 7, 2025
Barnabas Center helping more of Nassau’s needy
Barnabas Center is expanding to western Nassau County because of growing demand for its services.…
October 7, 2025
Driverless Downtown shuttles are drawing few riders
Just over 100 people a day have used the NAVI shuttles, but the mayor and JTA predict the number will…
October 7, 2025
Tropical Storm Jerry develops in central Atlantic
Jerry, the 10th named storm of the season, is expected to turn northward later this week.…
October 6, 2025
State funding proposed to preserve Springfield mansion
Rep. Wyman Duggan of Jacksonville submitted a proposal to preserve the Horace Drew Mansion.…
October 6, 2025
Cannabis store planned in Downtown Jacksonville
GÅŖD Essence, a cannabis retailer, would occupy the closed Burger King at 210 E. State St.…
October 6, 2025
Jacksonville unveils affordable homes in historic Durkeeville
The Durkeeville homes were officially opened Monday, one step toward more affordable housing.…
October 6, 2025
Treasure hunters recover $1M in coins from shipwreck
Divers uncoveredĀ a load of centuries-old Spanish coins on a shipwreck off the Treasure Coast.…
October 6, 2025
King tides likely to bring flooding on First Coast
High tides will be about 1 foot higher than usual through next Monday, and coastal flooding is likely.…
October 3, 2025
Jaguars unveil first visible stadium improvement
Fans will get a look at the stadium’s new “grand staircase” when they arrive for Monday Night Football.…